TechCrunch
Omen AI’s plan to optimize data centers is all wet
Omen AI has raised $31 million for a spectrometer system that monitors liquid cooling fluids in data centers to prevent bacterial contamination and downtime.
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Palantir and Nvidia Expand Sovereign AI Partnership for US Government
Palantir and Nvidia have partnered to provide US government agencies with secure, customizable, and sovereign AI infrastructure using open-source models.
The Verge
China’s Z.ai claims it can match Mythos on cybersecurity
Zhipu AI's new GLM-5.2 model reportedly matches Mythos in cybersecurity bug-finding capabilities, raising significant national security concerns.
The Verge
Suno launches Spark incubator program to feed independent artists to its AI machine
Suno has introduced the Spark incubator program to support independent artists, though its restrictive terms and conditions have sparked significant controversy.
TechCrunch
Ford rehires ‘gray beard’ engineers after AI falls short
Ford has rehired 350 veteran engineers to improve quality control after finding that AI-based systems failed to meet production standards.
TechCrunch
Why Wall Street thinks US memory maker Micron is the next Nvidia
Micron’s stock has surged due to high demand for memory chips in AI data centers, leading investors to view it as a top performer.
The Verge
Prosecutors used ChatGPT logs as evidence in the Palisades fire trial
Prosecutors used ChatGPT logs in the Palisades fire trial to suggest intent, but the jury remained unconvinced, leading to a mistrial.
GitHub
Release koboldcpp-1.116 · LostRuins/koboldcpp
Version 1.116 of koboldcpp introduces support for Krea 2 Turbo, Ideogram 4, and Boogu Edit, alongside various system optimizations and bug fixes.
TechCrunch
SoftBank’s CEO isn’t the only one with questions about Elon Musk’s orbital data center hype
Industry experts and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son question the economic and practical viability of Elon Musk’s proposal for orbital data centers.
The Verge
Margaret Atwood says the problem with AI is ‘garbage in, garbage out’
Author Margaret Atwood criticizes AI for producing inaccurate information, warning that the quality of output is limited by the quality of input data.
TechCrunch
Apple Vision Pro exec is reportedly leaving for OpenAI
Apple Vision Pro executive Paul Meade is reportedly departing the company to join the hardware team at OpenAI.
TechCrunch
The fittest founder in the room got cancer. Here’s how he used AI to fight back.
Entrepreneur Conno Christou used AI tools to manage his cancer treatment data and successfully navigate conflicting medical advice during his recovery.
The Verge
Why is Apple asking me to pay more for Big Tech’s AI obsession?
Apple and other tech companies are raising consumer prices due to memory supply shortages driven by the industry's massive investments in AI infrastructure.
TechCrunch
Asian AI startups launch Mythos-like models as Anthropic’s export ban drags on
Asian AI firms are releasing new models like Fugu and Tulongfeng as US export restrictions limit access to Anthropic's powerful AI tools.
Phoronix
GNOME AI Assistant Adds Image Generation Support - Phoronix
The Newelle AI assistant for GNOME has released version 1.4.5, featuring new image generation capabilities and a redesigned chat interface.
TechCrunch
Trump Admin releases Anthropic Mythos to be used by more than 100 US companies, agencies
The Trump administration has permitted Anthropic to restore access to its Mythos 5 cybersecurity model for over 100 specific U.S. organizations.
The Verge
Anthropic’s Mythos 5 is back
Anthropic has received government approval to restore limited access to its Mythos 5 cybersecurity model for select trusted organizations.
TechCrunch
OpenAI limits GPT-5.6 rollout after government request, says restrictions shouldn’t be the norm
OpenAI has limited the release of its new GPT-5.6 models to select partners following a request from the U.S. government.
TechCrunch
OpenAI poaches Uber India chief to lead its biggest market outside the U.S.
OpenAI has appointed former Uber India president Prabhjeet Singh as its first managing director for India to scale operations in its second-largest market.
TechCrunch
Why everyone from OpenAI to SpaceX is building their own chips (and turning up the heat on Nvidia)
Major technology companies are increasingly developing custom AI chips to reduce reliance on Nvidia and optimize hardware performance for specific needs.
The Verge
OpenAI unveils GPT-5.6 amid US AI regulatory drama
OpenAI has released its GPT-5.6 model suite, featuring Sol, Terra, and Luna, while navigating increased US government oversight regarding AI security.
TechCrunch
It’s not about Anthropic vs. OpenAI anymore
The U.S. government is increasingly restricting AI model releases, forcing companies to move beyond competition and focus on collective industry advocacy.
Gemini
Here's how Gemini can help you avoid jetlag.
Gemini uses flight data and calendar integration to create personalized schedules that help travelers minimize the effects of jetlag.
The Verge
Anthropic’s Mythos mess is only getting worse
Anthropic’s most powerful AI models remain offline amid a protracted and uncertain export control negotiation with the Trump administration.
OpenAI
Introducing GPT-Live
OpenAI has launched GPT-Live, a new voice model featuring full-duplex architecture for more natural, fluid, and intelligent human-AI conversations.
The Parliament Magazine
Europe’s doomsday AI scenario comes alive
A viral fictional scenario titled "Europe 2031" warns that Europe risks losing its technological sovereignty by falling behind in the global AI race.
TechCrunch
The White House is asking OpenAI to slow roll the release of its new model over safety concerns
The Trump administration is pressuring OpenAI to limit the release of its new GPT 5.6 model due to national security and safety concerns.
The Verge
OpenAI will delay GPT-5.6 after Trump administration request
OpenAI will limit the release of its upcoming GPT-5.6 model following a request from the Trump administration to address security concerns.
TechCrunch
Patronus AI lands $50M to build ‘digital worlds’ that stress-test AI agents
Patronus AI raised $50 million to develop simulated digital environments that stress-test AI agents for reliability and performance in complex tasks.
TechCrunch
Anthropic’s Claude is winning over paid consumers, a market owned by ChatGPT
Recent data indicates that Anthropic’s Claude is rapidly gaining popularity and revenue among paying consumers, though ChatGPT remains the overall market leader.
Gemini
Try these 3 Google AI tools to help find your next job.
Google offers three AI tools—Career Dreamer, NotebookLM, and Gemini Live—to help job seekers brainstorm roles, refine applications, and practice for interviews.
Gemini
5 ways Google parents are using Gemini
Google employees share how they use Gemini to manage parenting tasks, from planning trips and meals to assisting with education and entertainment.
TechCrunch
Databricks’ former AI chief thinks he can cut AI’s power bill by 1,000x
Former Databricks AI lead Naveen Rao founded Unconventional AI to drastically reduce AI power consumption using novel oscillator-based computer architecture.
Gemini
5 ways to learn with study notebooks in the Gemini app
Gemini’s new study notebooks offer personalized lessons, progress tracking, and diagnostic tools to help students optimize their learning experience efficiently.
TechCrunch
General Intuition raises $2.3B on bet that video games can train AI agents for the real world
General Intuition raised $320 million at a $2.3 billion valuation to train AI agents for physical environments using gameplay data.
TechCrunch
Netris raises $15M Series A from a16z to help AI neoclouds go live faster
Network automation startup Netris secured $15 million in Series A funding led by a16z to accelerate data center deployment for AI neoclouds.
TechCrunch
Adobe acquires image and video enhancement tool maker Topaz Labs
Adobe has announced the acquisition of Topaz Labs to integrate its specialized AI video and image enhancement technology into the Creative Cloud suite.
Reuters
After Anthropic shutdown, China's Z.ai closes frontier gap as it plans dual listing
Chinese startup Z.ai has gained market prominence as its latest open-source model rivals leading U.S. AI systems following Anthropic's service shutdown.
Phoronix
AMD Contributes ONNX Runtime Backend To FFmpeg DNN Filter
AMD has added an ONNX Runtime backend to FFmpeg's DNN filter, enabling hardware-accelerated AI inferencing via GPUs and NPUs.
TechCrunch
Amazon ups India bet with fresh $13B AI infrastructure investment
Amazon has committed an additional $13 billion to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure in India through 2030.
The Verge
Ford had to hire back former engineers to fix mistakes made by its automated systems
Ford rehired experienced engineers to correct quality issues caused by over-reliance on flawed automated systems and AI-driven processes.
BBC News
Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities
Anthropic has accused Alibaba of conducting a massive campaign to illicitly extract and copy the capabilities of its Claude AI model.
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Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Largest AI Model Extraction Campaign as US-China AI Race Heats Up
Anthropic alleges Alibaba conducted a massive AI model extraction campaign, fueling concerns in the escalating US-China artificial intelligence technological competition.
The Verge
Facebook’s Creator Studio has been revived as an AI companion app
Meta has relaunched its Creator Studio as an AI-powered companion app designed to help creators grow their audience and manage engagement.
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Japan Unveils $2.3T AI Plan as Morgan Stanley Turns More Bullish on China's Robots
Japan has announced a $2.3 trillion AI and semiconductor strategy, while Morgan Stanley significantly increased its growth forecasts for China's humanoid robotics sector.
Listendock
Gemini Co-Lead on World Models, RL's Next Domains & Continual Learning
Oriol Vinyals discusses advancements in multimodal AI, world models, reinforcement learning, and the future trajectory of Google's Gemini development.
OpenAI
How agents are transforming work
Agentic AI is revolutionizing work by shifting from simple chatbot interactions to complex, long-horizon tasks handled by independent, autonomous agents.
OpenAI
HP Inc. launches Frontier strategic partnership with OpenAI
HP Inc. is scaling its strategic partnership with OpenAI, utilizing the Frontier platform to integrate AI across its global enterprise operations.
TechCrunch
Europe is pushing back on Washington’s chip war
The Dutch government is lobbying against a U.S. bill that would restrict ASML from selling older semiconductor equipment to Chinese manufacturers.
TechCrunch
Former Infosys chief has a new startup that wants to challenge the IT services world
Former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka has launched Hang Ten Systems, an AI-native startup aiming to transform the traditional IT services industry.
TechCrunch
Cerebras stock plunges after earnings as CEO says margin outlook was misunderstood
Cerebras shares fell nearly 20% due to concerns over lower gross margin guidance, despite reporting strong first-quarter revenue growth.
TechCrunch
AI was supposed to kill engineering jobs, but new data suggests they’re the most resilient
New research from SignalFire indicates that software engineering roles are highly resilient, defying predictions that AI would lead to mass layoffs in the field.
TechCrunch
AI researchers continue to leave Google for its rivals
Key AI researchers are departing Google to join competitors like Anthropic and OpenAI amid an industry-wide talent shift.
TechCrunch
The memory chip crunch is paying off for this U.S. company
Micron shares soared after reporting record revenue and profit growth driven by high demand for AI memory chips.
TechCrunch
Companies are scrambling to stop employees from maxing out AI budgets with small tasks
Companies are curbing employee AI usage as rising costs for token consumption force a shift from unrestricted access to strict budget rationing.
The Verge
Congresswoman denies staff used AI to write defense funding amendment
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna clarified that her staff used AI only for checking a summary, not for drafting actual legislation.
The Verge
The $27 million Al proxy war over Alex Bores ends in a draw
A $27 million proxy battle between AI-aligned super PACs ended as Alex Bores lost the NY-12 Democratic primary to Micah Lasher.
TechCrunch
Facebook rolls out an AI companion app for creators
Meta has launched a new AI-powered companion app for creators to optimize audience growth and streamline content management on Facebook.
TechCrunch
Agility Robotics plans to go public via SPAC in a $2.5B deal
Humanoid robotics startup Agility Robotics aims to go public through a $2.5 billion SPAC merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI.
TechCrunch
Figma adds code layers, support for animations, more AI features in new update
Figma's latest update introduces code layers, direct animation support, and expanded AI capabilities to streamline collaboration between designers and engineers.
The Verge
Figma now has AI motion graphics and shader tools
Figma introduced new AI-powered motion graphics, shader tools, and code-editing capabilities at its annual Config conference to streamline creative workflows.
Gemini
Introducing computer use in Gemini 3.5 Flash
Google has integrated computer-use capabilities directly into Gemini 3.5 Flash, enabling agents to interact across desktop, mobile, and browser environments.
TechCrunch
OpenAI unveils its first custom chip, built by Broadcom
OpenAI has introduced Jalapeño, its first custom-designed inference processor developed in collaboration with Broadcom to optimize AI model performance and reduce costs.
The Verge
OpenAI reveals its first AI processor: Jalapeño
OpenAI has announced Jalapeño, its first custom AI inference processor developed in partnership with Broadcom to power large language models.
The Verge
The Google Home Speaker sounds good and looks great — but it’s finicky
The new Google Home Speaker offers impressive sound and design, but its minimalist interface makes it somewhat difficult to use.
The Verge
Apple’s failed self-driving car program left a legacy of powerful AI chips
The Verge
The fight against AI data centers is just beginning
TestingCatalog AI News
Exclusive: Early 30-second AI videos generated by Seedance 2.5
TechCrunch
OpenAI bets on families as ChatGPT goes deeper into households
Wealthari
UK Agency Identifies “Universal Jailbreaks” in GPT-5.6 Sol
WIRED
OpenAI’s Head of Safety Is Leaving the Company
TechCrunch
Meta removes controversial AI feature on Instagram after backlash
The Verge
Meta turns off the Instagram feature that users make AI deepfakes of public accounts
The Verge
Apple sues OpenAI for allegedly stealing hardware secrets
TechCrunch
Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft
